apicord 10mg tablet - Aripiprazole (10mg) medicine

apicord 10mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Zee Laboratories ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026

What is apicord 10mg tablet used for?

Arip MT 5 Tablet (Aripiprazole) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Aripiprazole (10mg), which Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors; antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Aripiprazole
  • Manufacturer: Zee Laboratories
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š apicord 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (adjunct), irritability in autism

Off-label uses: Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Aripiprazole
Brand NameArip MT 5 Tablet
ManufacturerZee Laboratories
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassAtypical Antipsychotics
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally; bioavailability ~87%
DistributionWidely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein Binding>99% bound to plasma proteins
MetabolismHepatic via CYP2D6 and CYP3A4
Half-Life75 hours (aripiprazole); 94 hours (dehydro-aripiprazole)
ExcretionFeces (55%) and urine (25%)
Bioavailability87%
Onset of Action1-3 weeks for therapeutic effect
Peak Plasma Time3-5 hours
Duration of ActionLong-acting due to long half-life

How It Works

Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors; antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors

Mechanism Steps

1Partial agonist at D2 receptors: stabilizes dopamine activity
2Partial agonist at 5-HT1A receptors: enhances serotonin activity
3Antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors: reduces serotonin activity

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take apicord 10mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of apicord 10mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • insomnia
  • akathisia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • tardive dyskinesia
  • seizures
  • stroke in elderly

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • hepatitis
  • pancreatitis
  • priapism

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Fluoxetine Major Increased aripiprazole levels
Ketoconazole Major Increased aripiprazole levels
Carbamazepine Major Decreased aripiprazole levels

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • CYP2D6 inhibitors
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors
  • CYP3A4 inducers

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Antihypertensives
  • CNS depressants
  • Anticholinergics

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Lithium

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; increased CNS depression

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aripiprazole

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Mental status, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, blood glucose, lipids, EPS symptoms

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; ECG monitoring; activated charcoal if early

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for apicord 10mg tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Aripiprazole (10mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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